Sous Chef — Culinary Leadership & Growth Opportunity

NEXDINE Hospitality; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

EAP

Career growth

Perks & rewards

Job summary

NEXDINE Hospitality in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Sous Chef to lead culinary operations under the Executive Chef. You will develop and execute menu concepts, supervise kitchen and front-of-house staff, and ensure quality and presentation standards meet guest expectations.

This full-time role offers weekly pay, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a nationwide hospitality partner.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years' experience in similar role.

Responsibilities

• May assist with menu writing and cycle of cost control utilizing appropriate recipes and costing measures.
• Responsible for the quality of all food products and ensure that standards are met, to include preparation of all foods and final presentation.
• Support culinary team with all aspects of food production, execution and presentation.
• May assist with oversight of all aspects of catering operations.
• Assist in maintaining vendor relationships.
• Inspect supplies, equipment, or work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques or equipment to staff.
• Communicate with supervisor regarding equipment purchases or repairs.
• Assist supervisor with purchasing of all food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation ensuring quality control practices are in place for receiving all products.
• May assist in determining production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services.
• Ensure company standards for safety, proper food handling practices, sanitation, uniform guidelines, and productivity are maintained.
• Compile and record production or operational data on specified forms.
• Manage department controllable expenses (P&L) including food costs, labor, supplies, uniforms and equipment, specific to budgetary guidelines.
• May assist in budgetary process.
• May assist with analyzing recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labor, and overhead costs.
• Assist with inventory.
• Assist with review process for culinary staff.
• Instruct, train and supervise cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food.
• Provide excellent customer service to include being attentive, approachable, greeting and thanking customers.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

NEXDINE Hospitality in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Sous Chef to lead culinary operations under the Executive Chef. You will develop and execute menu concepts, supervise kitchen and front-of-house staff, and ensure quality and presentation standards meet guest expectations.

This full-time role offers weekly pay, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a nationwide hospitality partner.